Everything's OK Cowls

Pattern Description:

Enjoy the elegant simplicity of these two designs. There are two patterns which have different depths and are the same circumference.Size 10 circular needles in a 32" length. Self-striping yarns are recommended.Large: 9" deep x 46" in circumference.Small: 4 1/2" deep x 46" in circumference.

Note: You may use size 9 needles as well for a tighter gauge and smaller circumference.

Everything's OK CowlsI find that one of the most comforting things to do while waiting is to knit something. It cushions the minutes and hours while you wait for surgery and test results, while you wait for the doctor, while you wait to find out how today will change your life...

I was sitting and knitting with my dear friend while her husband was in a very delicate surgery. There was a chance he had cancer. There was a chance he would experience partial facial paralysis if the surgery didn't go just perfectly. There was a chance the news wouldn't be good. So I sat with her and we knit.

We glanced at the surgery schedule, but didn't talk about the worry we were feeling as the minutes and hours went by. We kept track of his name on the monitor and we knit.Her daughter joined us while we waited and knit. My friend finished the larger cowl and modeled it for me.

It was a lengthy surgery, but knitting made the time go by less painfully. Then the surgeon came into the room. Everything was ok. It was the best possible scenario and he was going to be just fine!

So, we wrote the pattern and named the cowls for the happy outcome of the day - Everything's OK. Knitting was more than a pastime that day.

Drawing on many years of graphic arts experience in the publishing world, many years of knitting and crocheting and my love for all things fiber and bead, I joyfully explore yarn, stitch and bead relationships and construction techniques, composing unique designs along with patterns to share with fiber artisans.

I am inspired by fabulous yarn and develop patterns showcasing it in functional and fun pieces using knitting, bead knitting and crocheting.

I am the photographer and page layout artist for my patterns, which contain clear instructions and many views of each project. I also provide back up support should there be any questions and suggest yarn substitutions in many of the designs.

My goal is to produce patterns for pieces that will be a joy to knit or crochet.

Some of my patterns are now featured in the Fiber Art Almanac for 2013, published by Wildwood Press in the Minneapolis area.

My designs are also published in the Knitting: 100+ Patterns Throughout the Year: 2013 and 2014 Day-to-Day Calendar as well as Crochet: 100+ Patterns Throughout the Year: 2013 and 2014 Day-to-Day Calendar.

Thanks for your interest!
Please Enjoy!
Diane

My classes are available at:
DarnKnit Anyway in Stillwater, MN;
All About Yarn in Coon Rapids, MN;
Knit'n from the Heart in Woodbury, MN;
StevenBe in Minneapolis, MN;
White Bear Center for the Arts in White Bear Lake, MN;
Color Crossing in Roberts, WI;
That Yarn Shop in River Falls, River Falls, WI;
The Yarn Garage in Rosemount, MN;
Textile Center in Minneapolis, MN;
ThunderWillow Community Arts in Hudson, WI

Custom orders are available. Please contact me to discuss details.

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